MEP
The mission of the Multicultural Excellence
Program (MEP) is to provide guidance and support to promote the
academic success of students of color culminating in the acquisition of
a college degree. The MEP staff will work collaboratively with
secondary and post secondary staff, parents and the community to
provide support services and resources that will enhance MEP students'
academic performance and positive self-esteem
- Contact - Jim Bierma (james.bierma@spps.org) and mep.spps.org
AVID
AVID
stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. This
in-school academic support program prepares students for college
eligibility and success. AVID is geared for students in the
academic middle who are low-income, minority or without a college-going
tradition in their families. Students learn how to work
successfully with teachers, take effective notes, and work
collaboratively in rigorous courses.
- Contact - Jane Sevald (jane.sevald@spps.org)
Admission Possible
Admission Possible is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to helping promising, low-income young peopel
prepare for and earn admission to college. The mission of
Admission Possible is to identify talented low-income young people with
the potential and the motivation for college and then provide them with
four critical services: ACT/SAT test preparation, intensive guidance in
preparing college applications, help in obtaining financial aid, and
guidance in transition to college.
- Contact - Becky Adair (BeckyA@AdmissionPossible.org)
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